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NOTICE:  The New Castle County Government Center is currently closed to the public due to the COVID19 health emergency. 
Meanwhile, we ask that residents and customers take advantage of the following convenient ways to conduct business with us.
- Online:  Please see our Online Services page for information on many of our services that are available online.
- Phone:  Permits/Inspections/Planning (302) 395-5400 and/or Code Enforcement (302) 395-5555
- Email:   General questions may be emailed to LandUse@newcastlede.gov; Code Enforcement concerns may be emailed to propertymaintenance@newcastlede.gov
- Drop-box: Located inside of the vestibule of the Government Center for drop-off of applications, plans, fees, and/or other paperwork; the drop-box is emptied daily.
- Postal mail: All forms and fees may be postal mailed to the Department of Land Use, 87 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720

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  1. Citizen Planner Certificate

    Earn Your Citizen Planner Certificate Today!

    Earn your Citizen Planner Certificate by completing Planning 101. Planning 101 is a series of free online courses developed in partnership with the University of Delaware that discusses why planning matters and helps to explain the process. Read More
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    President Biden Declares May 2021 as National Building Safety Month!

    "During National Building Safety Month, we recognize the importance of strengthening our buildings and infrastructure to serve the needs and ensure the safety of every American." Read the full proclamation here...
  3. BSM 2021

    May 2021 Is Building Safety Month!

    Land Use and the International Code Council come together each year to celebrate Building Safety Month to raise awareness about the important role of building codes in making our communities safe, resilient and sustainable. Read on...
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Building Safety Month Theme Of The Week: Energy and Innovation

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Energy costs can go down significantly when you you build "GREEN".  

Learn more about Building Safety Month and review: 

  • 10 Important Tips To Remember For Green And Sustainable Building 
  • Building Green, Living Better Brochure



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Information Regarding Virtual Public Meetings:

  1. In accordance with Governor Carney’s Declaration of a State of Emergency, the Department of Land Use is now holding all public hearings and meetings in a "virtual" format as video conferences, utilizing Zoom. Members of the public wishing to join any Land Use Board public meeting may do so by utilizing a link or phone number and appropriate Zoom meeting ID, which will be specified on the appropriate Public Hearing/Meeting *Agenda no less than two (2) business days prior to the scheduled hearing date. *Note: up-to-date public hearing agendas are available in the Agenda Center and at each Board’s webpage listed below.  
    Board of Adjustment    
    Historic Review Board
    License, Inspection and Review Board
    Planning Board
    RPATAC
    Additional information regarding Virtual Public Meetings may be found at: Virtual Meetings-Land-Use

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    Board of Adjustment Virtual Public Hearing
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  2. Tue May 18

    Planning Board Virtual Business Meeting
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  3. Tue May 18

    Historic Review Board Virtual Public Hearing
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  4. Thu May 20

    Board of Adjustment Virtual Public Hearing
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  1. Mon Apr. 19 - Mon May 10

    VIRTUAL FIBER ARTS
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  2. Wed Apr. 21 - Wed May 12

    VIRTUAL BEGINNER'S WATERCOLOR
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  3. Fri Apr. 30 - Fri May 21

    VIRTUAL ACRYLIC PAINTING
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  4. Sat May 1 - Sat May 22

    VIRTUAL OIL PAINTING
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    87 Reads Way
    New Castle, DE 19720

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    Monday - Friday
    8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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    Phone: 302-395-5555
    Fax: 302-395-5545
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